Headquartered in the City of Seattle, Washington, the King County Adult & Juvenile Detention Department operates five separate facilities, and has a 2018 budget of $137 million and 914 staff. The department books 50,000 people per year and supervises an average daily population of 2,081 adults. The Juvenile Division staff supervises an average daily population of 51 juveniles in secured detention and alternative detention programs. Reporting to the County’s Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Adult & Juvenile Detention provides innovative and strategic leadership in the delivery of safe, secure and humane 24/7 detention and community corrections programs.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in criminal justice and law enforcement, and management of a large detention organization, and in-depth knowledge of state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances related to criminal justice, law enforcement, and detention. 10 years of experience is preferred.

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For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments." For questions, call 206-368-0050. King County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review: December 2, 2018 (open until filled).